Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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Which condition is characterized by the presence of oligoclonal bands in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) but not in serum?

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Multiple Sclerosis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Understand the significance of oligoclonal bands: Oligoclonal bands are proteins found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that indicate inflammation or immune activity within the central nervous system.

Recognize the conditions associated with oligoclonal bands: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition where oligoclonal bands are typically present in the CSF but not in the serum, indicating localized immune activity in the central nervous system.

Differentiate between the conditions listed: Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis are primarily peripheral or systemic conditions and do not typically show oligoclonal bands in the CSF.

Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: MS is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, and the presence of oligoclonal bands in the CSF is a diagnostic marker for this condition.

Conclude with the diagnostic relevance: The presence of oligoclonal bands in the CSF but not in the serum is a key diagnostic feature of Multiple Sclerosis, helping to distinguish it from other conditions.